Social Anxiety therapists in Melbourne, VIC
Browse Social Anxiety therapists in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Anxiety
Dr Maggie Hall
Psychologist, BA (Hons), DPsyc (Clin), MAPS, CCLIN
Dr Maggie Hall specialises in the treatment of Social Anxiety. She uses an evidence based technique known as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as well as mindfulness therapies.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Melbourne, VIC 3004
Online in Melbourne, VIC
Social Anxiety
Parents & Beyond / Vered Shomer-Harel
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychotherapist |Counsellor| Parenting Coach M.S.P.C | M.A. Counselling | DIP. Parent Coaching
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming from speaking up in groups to meeting new people or even leaving the house. You may fear judgment, worry about what others think, or replay conversations long after they’re over.
I offer a calm, supportive space to explore these fears, understand what triggers them, and develop tools to build confidence and emotional safety in social situations. Together, we work gently toward helping you feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
8 Years Experience
Online in Melbourne, VIC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Tony O'Loughlin
Registered Psychotherapist, GradDip Psychotherapy, BA (Social Science), Trauma Informed Somatic Facilitator, PACFA member
I work with trauma, anxiety and relationship struggles, using a somatic approach that brings your body into the conversation, not just your mind. I draw on processwork psychotherapy, IFS and somatic therapy.
I offer online individual therapy and couples counselling. Together we work on healing trauma, settling your nervous system, and helping you feel more grounded and at home in yourself.
Not quite ready to book? Check out the free resources on my blog at www.tonyoloughlin.com. Chat soon.
5 Years Experience
Online in Melbourne, VIC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
The Inner Collective Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts (Psych. Hons.)
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel exhausting—overthinking what you said, fearing judgement, or avoiding situations altogether. At The Inner Collective, we understand how isolating this can be. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, and exposure strategies, we help you gently challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, build social confidence, and feel more at ease being yourself—whether you're in a meeting, at a party, or just ordering a coffee.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Melbourne, VIC 3000
Online in Melbourne, VIC
Social Anxiety
The Becoming Practice
Counsellor/Therapist, M Couns; BSocSc (Psychology)
I support clients experiencing social anxiety by exploring the thoughts, fears, and situations that feel overwhelming. Together, we develop coping strategies, build confidence, and practice skills to engage with others more comfortably and authentically.
0 Years Experience
Online in Melbourne, VIC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Brett Hall - Therapy for Deep Change
Registered Psychotherapist, Bsc - PSYCH/Neuro, Grad. Dip Gestalt Therapy
Social anxiety can make everyday interactions feel like a minefield. Overthinking every word, dreading being judged, exhausted before you've even walked in the room. If connection feels more draining than fulfilling because of this, let's work together to help you feel more at ease with others.
The first step in working with social anxiety is understanding that there is nothing wrong with you. Your mind has simply learned to treat connection as a threat, and that can be unlearned. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, we'll explore where this anxiety comes from and build confidence and tools for showing up as yourself in social situations. My approach centres self-compassion, gradual exposure, and practical strategies that fit your life.
You don't have to face this alone. Let's take the first step toward feeling more comfortable in your own skin, with others.
8 Years Experience
Online in Melbourne, VIC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Lailla Sena - Somatic Practitioner
Life Coach, Psychosomatic Practitioner | Breathwork Facilitator
You're in the room, and part of you never quite arrives. You're watching your own face, monitoring your voice, tracking whether you said too much or not enough. Then you leave and replay the whole thing for hours. It's exhausting in a way that's hard to explain to people who don't experience it, because from the outside you seem fine.
What's happening is a nervous system in constant surveillance, scanning for a threat it learned to expect. Together we work with that scanning directly: slowing your breath, grounding your attention back into your own body, building the felt experience of being safe while being seen. Over time you can be in the room and actually be in it. If this is you, I can support you in your process. Schedule a free chat with me today to get started.
8 Years Experience
Online in Melbourne, VIC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Mairead Cleary
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Gestalt Therapy
Social anxiety can feel incredibly exposing, like there's nowhere to hide. Introducing ourselves to a bunch of people or saying our name in a group can feel like a terrifying and even life-threatening task. And that's before we even get to giving a public talk.
There's usually a fear of being judged, criticised or shamed. And the fear of the anxiety arising in company is usually more debilitating than the anxiety itself. The important thing to know is that it's a very normal fear, and that lots of people experience it.
8 Years Experience
Online in Melbourne, VIC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety
Anthony M Cichello
Psychologist, M.Psych(Clinical); B.Sc(Hons)
Reduce social anxiety symptoms and increase daily functioning utilising an evidence-based psychological therapy
40 Years Experience
In-Person in Melbourne, VIC 3000
Online in Melbourne, VIC
Social Anxiety
Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Soc.Ser. (Couns) Dist, Dip. Couns, Trauma Informed Yoga Cert, Pranayama Cert, Nidra Cert
I work primarily from a Rogerian or Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session.
I can also utilise various assessments to measure the severity of a specific problem, as well as determining your progress within therapy. I can provide a copy of these for your doctor to assist you further where requested.
Social anxiety can be debilitating in hampering healthy, confident interaction with others and can lead to isolation and loneliness. I am able to utilise specific somatic (mind/body) therapy techniques within the therapy session to support greater healing of the underlying and often subconscious cause. These gentle but effective techniques create a new positive sense of self.
My aim is to assist you with your life difficulties from social anxiety to restore balance, happiness and inner peace with various techniques of 'talk therapy' and somatic (mind/body) healing methods, along with offering practical strategies that may be useful where suitable and desired by you. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
11 Years Experience
Online in Melbourne, VIC (Online Only)
Social Anxiety therapists in Melbourne, VIC Statistics
Social Anxiety therapists in Melbourne, VIC average 13 years of experience and charge around $175 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (60%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (52%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$175
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 60% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 52% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 52% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Middle Eastern |